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Start Date
February

Campus
City East

Duration
0.5 year(s) full-time

Program Code
ICHP

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
$AU 12,480 per 0.5 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2015

Aim

The program prepares health professionals to better understand research and research methodologies and advances critical thinking and analytical skills.

Content & Structure

The program requires completion of 18 units of specialised courses in research methodologies. These courses have been specifically designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of research methodologies and to further advance critical thinking and analytical skills.

Study at the new Adelaide University in 2026

The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new university for the future, Adelaide University, opening in January 2026.

From 4 August 2025, the University of Adelaide and University of South Australia will no longer be accepting applications for new students.

What courses you'll study

Course name Area and cat no. Units Reference  
CORE COURSES (9 units)
Literature Review HLTH 5128 4.5
AND
Research Proposal HLTH 5127 4.5
PLUS 9 units chosen from the following courses:
Introductory Epidemiology HLTH 5131 4.5
Introductory Statistics HLTH 5129 4.5
Qualitative Methods HLTH 5124 4.5

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